Bark & Whiskers gives you the most updated information on species-appropriate pet nutrition and care.

Now is the time when the pressure to put every cat and dog on heartworm preventives kicks into overdrive. But there's a good chance you're not being told the whole story about this chemical insecticide that can be harmful. Here's what you need to know before you expose your pet.

While certain breeds (including America's most popular breed) may be more susceptible to developing cruciate ligament rupture, the reality is, this painful and debilitating condition can occur in any dog, no matter the breed, size or age. Now there's a way to know your dog's risk with 98% accuracy.

A new study confirms what many people suspect - highly trained dogs are different from their less-educated canine cousins. But as far as communication is concerned, is training needed for dogs to understand us or is some part of this ability innate? Another study with 160 stray dogs provides clues.